I come from a small town where anyone could be related, as everyone knowing each other. I spent most of my life in that small town. As I grew up, it seemed like that town would grow with me. It went from a small town to a small city. My name is Bryanna Fayvian Brown. My middle name comes from a mash-up of my grandmother's (Faye) and my great-aunt's (Vivian) name. I have two younger siblings, and we are each a year apart. We would mainly stay with our grandparents while my mom worked long hours to provide for her three children. It was hard living like that. At a young age, I knew I couldn't do many school activities that I wanted because it involved money. After going back to school and getting a degree in something that she loves, she's better able to provide for me and my siblings. Now I can look back and see where my family struggled and how much hard work and dedication can help one overcome those struggles.